The paintball gun was invented in 1974, and not for what you think. It was used to mark trees in the beginning. The Nelson Paint Company designed the modern paintball gun derived from the 1960’s ‘Nel-Spot 007’ gun. The US Forestry Service thought it was a reliable way of marking trees from a distance.
Whoever had that job must have had a lot of fun shooting trees.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Chainsaw Shed’s Carver/Sculpture Gallery
We have added Darrel Radcliffe to our Chainsaw Shed Family. Darrel Radcliffe hails from "the outback" in a country town Albany, Western Australia.
What is most impressive about Darrel's chainsaw carvings is that he only has access to hard woods namely Jarrah, Sheoak and Gum trees. Darrel states the hard wood is "so very slow to cut but still an addictive and fun hobby"
Darrel has been carving for about 7 years, and currently uses a Stihl Model 170 Chainsaw. It started as a hobby, but his artwork attracted so much interest he now has a paid hobby. Looking at Darrel's artwork, we agree. (We are still scratching our head as to how one can have the patience and perseverance to create all this beauty from hardwood.) You can check out some of his artwork below or visit his facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/darrel.radcliffe?fref=ts
You can also check out his and other chainsaw carvers/sculptures on our webpage at http://www.chainsawshed.com/pages/SpecialsPage/sculptor.html If you would like you artwork added please contact Tammi the owner at tammi@chainsawshed.com
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Add Your Artwork!
Calling all Chainsaw Carvers!
We have created a Chainsaw Sculpture / Chainsaw Carver page for all your chainsaw needs. This page was created to help carvers to get the chains and bars they need but more importantly to provide artists a place to display their art. A huge plus to this page is at the bottom of this page we offer a gallery of chainsaw carvers. Our friend Brad Martin in Blountsville, Al, inspired this page.
Email: tammi@chainsawshed.com
Brad Martin
Saturday, February 9, 2013
First Chipper Chain!
Did you know a larva revolutionized the chainsaw chain?
In 1946, Logger/inventor Joseph Cox observed the Timber beetle C-shaped jaws as it was chewing in a tree stump. And he went home and in his basement he invented the first Chipper Chain. It was produced and sold in November 1947. It is still widely used today. It’s the biggest influences in the history of timber cutting.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A little fact on Chipper Cutter Chains
Why is it so hard to find chipper chains these days?
The answer is they are being replaced with the chisel type chains. Or more accurately the Semi-Chisel chains. The chipper chains are being faced out because they are to slow for the job they are being used for. Joseph Cox invented them in 1947. The “C” shape of the timber beetle larvae inspired the design. Sounds weird but its true. Joseph Cox was one of the founding fathers of the Company Oregon. Oregon still offers one chipper chain, the 11BC chain. It’s used for larger forestry equipment.
We will be coming out with a video on the different types of cutter chains like:
- Chipper
- Semi-Chisel
- Chisel
- Chamfer Chisel
- Micro Chisel
In the video we will be going in depth of each one and what is best for you needs. So stay tuned to our YouTube Channel. The link below will send you directly to our channel.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Low-Profile Chains and Standard Chains
While looking for a 3/8" chain with a .050-inch gauge, one might ask what is the difference between a 3/8" low profile chain and a standard 3/8" chain.
Today I will try and help you understand that difference.
Low Profile Chains were developed in the early to mid 1970s and later incorporated the standard low kickback safety standards required by ANSI.
There are 2 pitches for the low profile chains 1/4" and 3/8".
The low Profile chain is lighter in weight and size requiring less power to operate and is design was for both electric and gas powered chainsaws with engine sizes up to 42cc.
A standard chain is designed for chainsaws with engine sizes 50cc and up.
The primary difference between a low profile and standard 3/8" pitch, .050" Gauge can be found in the cutter height and the height of the drive link.
If you are uncertain as to whether your chain is a low profile or not you can print out the chain reference PDF located in our how to section.
Make sure you printer option is set to actual size when printing.
Match your chain to the chain on the chain reference chart. Chains with the red colored numbers are low profile. Chains with the white numbers are standard.
The next question one may ask is can a low-profile chain fit on a chainsaw bar designed for a standard chain. Providing the pitch and gauge is the same the technical answer is yes. However we do not recommend this as the gap between the chain and the bar will require more oil demand and increase debris build up.
A standard chain will not fit on a chainsaw bar designed for a low profile chain.
I hope this video was helpful. If you have any question please email us at info@chainsawshed.com and for our chain reference page click the link below scroll down until you see our pdf list.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Random Facts!
Here are a few facts about chainsaws.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that reported chainsaw injuries were:
- 30,928 in 2010
- 30,212 in 2011
Interestingly enough most of the head injuries were due to falling trees and branches and not by the chainsaw.
If you or someone know is part of this statistic please check out our safety equipment section.
If you want more information or have any questions feel free to email us at info@chainsawshed.com or visit our how to page by clicking the link below.
http://www.chainsawshed.com
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